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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,044.81, 6,057.59 and 2,558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,044.81, 6,057.59 and 2,558.90 is: 3,832.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,044.81 : 6,057.59 = 2,558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,044.81/6,057.59 = 2,558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,044.81x = 6,057.59 × 2,558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,044.81x = 15,500,769.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,500,769.40/4,044.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.26

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